Exogamous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or relating to exogamy. not-comparable

Adjective

1
pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only outside the limits of a clan or tribe wordnet
2
characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related wordnet

Synonyms

exogamic inbred

Antonyms

endogamous autogamous

Etymology

exogamy + -ous or exo- + -gamous

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